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[[French]]man '''Baron de Montesquieu''' (1689-1755) proposed the concept of [[separation of powers]] and [[checks and balances]] in [[government]].  This inspired the [[United States Constitution]].  His book, ''The Spirit of the Laws'', explained essential aspects of good government that became enormously influential.

'''Baron de Montesquieu''' (1689-1755) was a French writer and [[philosophe]] on political philosophy who greatly influenced the American [[Founding Fathers]].  He proposed the concepts of [[separation of powers]] and [[checks and balances]] in government; these ideas were incorporated into the [[United States Constitution]].  His book, ''The Spirit of the Laws'', explained essential aspects of good government that became enormously influential.

 

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